We (CMU) respectfully disagree, and we turn out some damn fine programmers. Python -> A restricted C subset ; standard ML -> asm Teaching fun and power first

We (CMU) respectfully disagree, and we turn out some damn fine programmers. Python -> A restricted C subset ; standard ML -> asm Teaching fun and power first is good for engagement. Teaching how to think and structure is good for later asm experience so people have an existing concept of how to turn problems into solutions in code.